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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-12-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,167
Posted By linnupesa
You know, I'd thought of that but in the heat of...

You know, I'd thought of that but in the heat of the tropics those rubber bands would perish really fast!

Ivo
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-21-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,167
Posted By linnupesa
BoPeep There was a U-tube video where the...

BoPeep

There was a U-tube video where the engine had a separate belt to a pulley and crank. The guy turning it spun the crank like on a coffee grinder big boat sheet winch. Admittedly, it was a...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-20-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,167
Posted By linnupesa
Thanks BoPeep just looked at your V28 drill...

Thanks BoPeep

just looked at your V28 drill specs and it's quite an impressive beast, similar torque like Auzzees suggestion and there actually might be enough space to use it too. The Amazon...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-20-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,167
Posted By linnupesa
That Winchrite Auzzee mentioned specs at about...

That Winchrite Auzzee mentioned specs at about 1100in-lb which is close to 100ft-lb. ( That is quite a strong pull on a torque wrench)

Googled some torque papers for cold engine starting and one...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-19-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,167
Posted By linnupesa
I think the main problem is to ignite a good bang...

I think the main problem is to ignite a good bang in just one cylinder. The flywheel effect of the crankshaft and everything else turning should then compress and fire the next one. Your impact idea...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-19-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,167
Posted By linnupesa
Yes BoPeep et al my question really is...

Yes BoPeep et al

my question really is "starting the engine" and not alternatives to that.

Once a diesel always a diesel and it'll run without electricity. Any overtemp, low oil pressure etc....
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-19-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,167
Posted By linnupesa
HandiBilly Yes, both banks exist but one hit...

HandiBilly

Yes, both banks exist but one hit of lightning could change that in an instant. Florida is THE lightning state of the USA after all.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-19-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,167
Posted By linnupesa
Starting a diesel without a battery?

I'm in need of a Plan B to start my 85hp (4.236 type ) Perkins in case either the battery or the starter fails.

OK, under sail and with the prop engaged it might start, but what if sailing is...
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